FAQS

  • Still Smiling Fest is organized by Cincy Nice. Our mission to shift the culture of Cincinnati by spreading more smiles. We hope Still Smiling Fest serves as a platform for mobilizing, celebrating & sharing the power of uninhibited joy. Through our platform we are uplifting the black cultural heritage of Walnut Hills and creating economic opportunities for diverse artists, emerging musicians, and small business owners. Learn more about our organization and our work here: cincynice.com

  • Five Points Alley

    5 Points Alley is a creative community located in the heart of historic Walnut Hills where five alleys converge. The space is currently managed and operated by Cincy Nice.

    You can find us tucked behind the buildings on:

    Gilbert Ave. (by Gomez Salsa)
    E McMillan St. (by Comfort Station)
    Copelen St. (by Fireside Pizza)

    EVENT ENTRANCE: **Through parking lot located at Copelen and E. McMillan.

    5 Points Alley does not have designated parking. Please consider ride-sharing, carpooling and public transportation. Nearby street parking and limited free surface lots are available as well as a paid lot on E. McMilan.

  • Parking is very limited. Please consider carpooling or ridesharing or taking Metro (a stop is located steps from Five Points Alley!)

    View neighborhood parking locations here.

  • The festival doors open at 2pm each and closes at 11pm (with music ending at 10:50pm). We love our neighborhoods! Please be considerate as you enter and exit the festival.

    Gate ticket sales will close at 9pm. Space is limited. Purchase tickets early.

  • Please DO bring:

    • Refillable Water Bottle. Water will be available for free and for purchase onsite

    • Sunscreen and hats

    • Bags (No bigger than 16x16 inches please)

    • Your bright smile, friends & welcoming energy

    Please DO NOT bring:

    • Outside Food or alcohol. We’ll have lots of great options available on-site!

    • Tarps or Blankets bigger than 6×6 feet

    • Pets

    • No table, tents or shade structures of any kind, nothing blocking another guests view or taller than 3’ which is the height of a tall person sitting up straight

    • Drones, video or audio recording equipment (unauthorized photography or recording of the artists and performances are prohibited.)

    • Firearms or weapons of any kind

    • NO Fireworks and explosives, or any item with open flame

    • Illegal substances (including narcotics) or drug paraphernalia

  • Festival re-entry is permitted. Re-entry is only permitted at official festival entrance gate. We encourage you to visit Queen of the Hills and other local shops and restaurants in Walnut Hills!

  • We will follow all local and state COVID-19 health & safety guidelines in place at the time of the festival and will communicate all requirements to ticket holders before the festival

    At this time are not requiring masks to be worn or proof of vaccination (though we do it encourage it before joining a big crowd!) Continue to check back for any updates to these guidelines.

    Do not attend if you have any of the following symptoms:

    • Cough

    • Fever or Chills

    • Loss of Taste or Smell

    • Congestion

    • Body Aches

    • Shortness of Breath

    • Sore Throat

    • Vomiting or Diarrhea

  • Yes. Still Smiling Fest will be a cashless event. Only Credit Cards and digital payments such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay will be accepted by all of our food vendors, bars, and local merchants. We will have a limited number of pre-paid gift cards to purchase at ticket pick-up.

  • Yes! We only get by with help from our friends. Email us for more info on volunteer opportunities at: cincynice@gmail.com

  • The festival grounds are mostly level and have one accessible entrance. There will be ADA bathrooms and limited ADA parking spots at the nearby paid lot. For ADA accommodations and any additional questions, contact us at cincynice@gmail.com

  • All ages welcome. 17 and under must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult over the age of 21.

    Children aged 5 and under are admitted FREE if accompanied by a ticket holding parent or guardian. Due to safety concerns, we cannot admit more than 2 children per supervising parent or guardian.